Why JavaScript?
Script can be executed at runtime inside Revit and it does not need to be compiled beforehand. Thus, it can be modified on the fly and executed directly without leaving Revit environment.
LazJS - JavaScript for Revit
Frustrated with the limitations of Revit formula? Or spend hours writing a Revit plugin?
Spending hours updating your door tags?
What is LazJS?
LazJS implements JavaScript in Revit. JavaScript code can be written and executed inside Revit. LazJS provides full access to all .NET classes when possible.
Features
Access to Revit Objects
Access to Revit objects directly from Javascript including Project Information, Doors, Rooms, Phases, and etc.
Works with Parameters ParamJS
Add javascript formula to any parameter. E.g. Adding a formula on a Room's parameter to calculate Occupancy Load.
Works on Entire Project BatchJS
Write javascript that updates an entire project. E.g. Renumber all mark value to solve duplicate mark issue.
Free for Non-Commercial Use
If you're using Revit student version, you can use LazJS for free.
Code Libraries and Sharing
Comes with 20+ scripts. Upload and share your scripts with the community.
Built-In Excel Plugin
Export and Import data using Excel. Update parameter value or perform actions such as unplacing a room or deleting a light.
ParamJS
Assign JavaScript formula to any element's parameter
Ceiling Height in Room Tag
var ch = $e.Volume/$e.Area;
if ($e.Height > ch){
ch;
} else {
'No Ceiling'
}
Occupancy Load Parameter
//Using both Revit parameter and shared parameter
Math.ceil($e.Area / $e.get('Occupancy Load Factor'));
String Manipulation
//Combine strings in parameter $e.TypeComments + ' ' + $e.Comments
BatchJS
Write script and run on the entire project. BatchJS already comes with 20+ scripts. Check out some of the scripts below.
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Retag Doors
Retag all doors. ROOMNUMBER-D(SUFFIX - Optional). SUFFIX are entered by user. Use either letter or number.
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Retag Windows
Retag all windows. ROOMNUMBER-D(SUFFIX - Optional). SUFFIX are entered by user. Use either letter or number. SUFFIX can be ignored when there's only one window in a room (ignoreSequenceOnLoneWindow = true)
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3D Room Tags
Copy room information into a signage.
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Delete Unused Views
Find and delete unused section and elevations.
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Duplicate Multiple Views
Duplicate selected views in the project browser and prompt for new name.
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Views Uppercase
Convert all view's name to uppercase.
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ViewSheets Uppercase
Convert all sheet's name to uppercase
var viewSheets = $d.getViewSheets(); viewSheets.forEach(function(viewSheet){ viewSheet.ViewName = viewSheet.ViewName.toUpperCase(); }); -
3D Label
Copy host information into 3D label family.
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Duct Taps Flip
Flip selected duct taps. Selected non-tap elements will automatically be filtered
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Plot by Sheet Number
Plot sheets sorted by Sheet No parameter
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Delete Imported Line Patterns
Delete unused AutoCAD line patterns.
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Space Naming Utility
Copies Name & Number from Room to Space.
var spaces = $d.getSpaces(); spaces.forEach(function(space){ space.Name = space.get(BuiltInParameter.SPACE_ASSOC_ROOM_NAME); space.Number = space.get(BuiltInParameter.SPACE_ASSOC_ROOM_NUMBER); });
Pricing
- Revit version
- IDE with Intellisense
- Access to Revit API
- Add Script to drive Parameter
- Run script across project
- Excel Plugin
- Access to Our Scripts Library
- Support
Demo
FREE
- 2014, 2015
- Yes
- Partial
- Limit to 1 Parameter
- Limit to 5 Objects
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Standard
$129
- 2014, 2015
- Yes
- Full
- Unlimited Parameters
- Unlimited Objects
- Yes
- Yes
- Email Support
Student
FREE
* Only for Revit Student license
- 2014, 2015
- Yes
- Full
- Unlimited Parameters
- Unlimited Objects
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Site licensing is available for $2499.
Please contact us at info@lazcad.com for more information.